An Oral History of Hard-Shell Tacos

Taco Bell popularized this taco style, Anglicizing what was once truly Mexican cuisine, but where did tacos dorados originate? And how did they become synonymous with gringo fast food?

Source: MEL Magazine
Published: Oct 8, 2019
Length: 8 minutes (2,076 words)

How the All-American Motel Became a Last Resort for the Country’s Most Vulnerable

Roadside lodging for motorists has a seedy reputation, but the motel is a shelter—a lifeline—for families with no place else to go

Source: MEL Magazine
Published: Jun 29, 2019
Length: 18 minutes (4,600 words)